Executive Protocol & Events Manager

KRUSH Tech Inc; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KRUSH Tech is seeking an Executive Operations & Protocol Manager to anchor our presence in the Washington, DC area. This role acts as the operational backbone for KRUSH Tech's engagement with the defense community, owning events, trade shows, test-event logistics, and executive travel for the founders in DC.

This high-trust position requires someone who can operate independently, anticipate needs, and represent KRUSH Tech with polish before military, government, and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting senior executives or general/flag officers in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in or alongside the Department of Defense.
• Proven event and trade show management experience, including logistics, vendors, and budgets.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and composure when handling confidential information and shifting priorities.
• Ability to travel regularly, including to test sites and trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute KRUSH Tech's presence at defense trade shows, industry days, and customer events end to end (e.g., AUSA, Modern Day Marine, SOF Week).
• Coordinate travel and on-site logistics for testing and demonstration events in partnership with engineering and program teams.
• Serve as executive support to the founders during DC visits, including scheduling, meeting preparation, ground transportation, and real-time problem solving.
• Manage meeting logistics with DoD and government stakeholders, including visit requests, building and installation access, and protocol considerations.
• Build and maintain a calendar of DC-area events, engagements, and key stakeholder touchpoints.
• Own vendor relationships, budgets, and post-event follow-up for events and travel.

Skills

Executive support

Event management

DoD liaison

Travel coordination

Confidentiality

Job description

KRUSH Tech is seeking an Executive Operations & Protocol Manager to anchor our presence in the Washington, DC area. This role acts as the operational backbone for KRUSH Tech's engagement with the defense community, owning events, trade shows, test-event logistics, and executive travel for the founders in DC.

This high-trust position requires someone who can operate independently, anticipate needs, and represent KRUSH Tech with polish before military, government, and industry stakeholders.